Tantra Basics 4

Question 1

A symbolic hand or body gesture used in Tantric ritual and meditation is called a what?

Accepted Answer

Mudra

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Mantra

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Mala

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Murti

Question 2

Controlled breathing practices used to regulate vital energy in Tantra and yoga are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Pranayama

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Asana

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Pratyahara

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Samadhi

Question 3

In Tantric tradition, a 'guru' primarily serves as what?

Accepted Answer

A spiritual teacher who guides the practitioner

Answer

A ritual offering

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A type of meditation posture

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A sacred geometric symbol

Question 4

A spiritual instruction or empowerment formally transmitted from teacher to student is called what?

Accepted Answer

Initiation (diksha)

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Puja

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Darshan

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Kirtan

Question 5

A 'sadhana' in Tantric practice refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A committed spiritual practice or discipline

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A festival celebration

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A sacred text

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A temple building

Question 6

What is a 'mala' typically used for in Tantric and meditative practice?

Accepted Answer

Counting repetitions of a mantra

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Burning as incense

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Marking ritual boundaries

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Anointing the body

Question 7

The concept of 'prana' in Tantra refers to what?

Accepted Answer

Vital life force or energy

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Moral law

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Cosmic illusion

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Liberation from rebirth